WPS Hide Login vs WP Direct Login Link (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP Direct Login Link has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while WPS Hide Login leads in active installations (2.0M+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WPS Hide Login has accumulated 30M+ total downloads while WP Direct Login Link has 2.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WPS Hide Login | WP Direct Login Link | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 2,103 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 2.0M+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 30M+ | ◄ | 2.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2019 | |
| Age | 11 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.1+ | 3.4.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | 5.5+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.9.18 | 2.0 |
Rating Breakdown
WPS Hide Login
WP Direct Login Link
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WPS Hide Login Reviews
Simple & Useful
Works well for hiding the login URL. Setup was easy, no issues so far. Helps a bit with security, cz bots can’t find wp-login easily. Not super advanced, but it does the job. tnkz devs
Simple, effective, and essential for basic WordPress security
I’ve been using WPS Hide Login for quite some time, and it has been a simple yet very effective addition to my WordPress setup. What I appreciate most is how lightweight and straightforward it is.
Does not perform its stated function
Within a couple of hours after we change the secret address, search engines directly request it. If they are able to find it out, and so soon, then this plugin is useless.
WP Direct Login Link Reviews
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